Ben Hercik is a Multimedia Sports Reporter at News-Herald. He covers a wide range of topics in the sports realm, including competitive sports, sports business, and professional sports, with a particular focus on both individual and team sports. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo News, Yahoo Sports, Morning Journal newspaper, The News Herald, Mahoning Matters, and Vocal.
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Ben Hercik's coverage is primarily focused on local high school sports, particularly boys basketball. His articles mainly revolve around game scores, match summaries, and performance statistics.
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By: Ben Hercik
Depth has been the name of the game for the Hilltoppers.
By: Ben Hercik
Padua battled back to take the lead in the seventh against University in the Division III regional final June 2. But the Preppers had a chance with one out left.
By: Ben Hercik
HUDSON — Hits were hard to come by for Chardon and CVCA in a Division III regional semifinal June 3. But the Royals found a rhythm in the fourth.Four hits generated two runs for the Royals, and Kyle Shaw held the Hilltoppers hitless for…
By: Ben Hercik
Chagrin Falls had to be perfect on every play against Waynedale in its Division V regional semifinal June 3. And the Tigers were for all but two plays.But those plays were the difference-makers. The Golden Bears took a 2-0 win and…
2026 News-Herald boys volleyball all-stars
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Maddie GibbonsSophomore, Lake CatholicName a stat category, and Maddie Gibbons was near or at the top of it this year. Gibbons came into her own and aims to continue the history of strong attackers in Lake…
Player of the year Jack Bryner Kenston, Senior Bryner stepped into the leadership role in a big way as the Bombers had one of their best seasons.
By: Ben Hercik
Persistence pays off. That was the motto at the plate for Lake County and West Michigan June 13 as both continuously put balls in play.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Deacon Nelon Senior, University Every program needs a staple, and Deacon Nelson was just that for four years.
Persistence pays off. That was the motto at the plate for Lake County and West Michigan June 13 as both continuously put balls in play. A four-run fourth inning for the Captains gave them the lead, but the Whitecaps had a five-run eighth for the lead. But the Captains persisted, working the bases full. A ground ball by Jeffrey Mercedes tied it, and Aaron Walton scored on a wild pitch for a 9-8 ...
